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This past weekend, our very own Dr. Max Sauder was pleased to take part in the annual Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) Virtual Conference 2021. Dr. Max Sauder was very honoured to speak to and educate other physicians about: Managing Skin Toxicities of Anticancer Treatments. At the end of this symposium, participants were able to: • […]

Nail biting can ruin your nails, damage your teeth and spread bacteria. Here’s how to tame the habit. Dear Asking for a Friend, My 18-year-old daughter bites her nails all the time, often until the nail is below the skin. She says she can’t help it, especially when she is stressed or nervous. We have […]

If you have any of the following benign lesions or conditions, a referral from a doctor is not required for assessment. Excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis) – The underarms, palms, soles, scalp and forehead, and groin may be safely and effectively treated with Botox®. Botox for TMJ & migraines – In 2021 FDA approved Botox® as a preventive […]

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to embrace flirty skirts, khaki shorts and bathing suits. But is your skin ready? Here are 5 skin problems we can help you resolve: 1) Keratosis pilaris For treatment, best to use topical exfoliates containing alpha-hydroxy acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid or urea moisturize to soften […]

Our very own Dr. Benjamin Barankin recently provided National Post with the inside scoop on sunscreens and sun protection. As soon as the sun flashes us with some rays, Canadians immediately take to the outdoors. We know that skincare is important, but proper sun protection is not as obvious as smearing some lotion on faces […]

Over the past few months, we have received some frequently asked questions from patients, so today’s blog will address these questions. What do I do if my skincare product expired? In Canada, our expiry dates are significantly shorter than the same product, made at the same time from the same batch in the States. […]

There has been a lot of hype recently regarding treatments for melasma. Melasma, which is hormonally driven and affects women substantially more than men, appears as pigmented “islands” on the face. Lesions look typically like larger brown flat freckles, tend to be symmetrical, and often affect the cheeks, forehead and the “moustache” area. It has […]


During this most recent level of COVID-related regulations, our Cosmetics department has been at its highest level of restriction. Our Dermatology Centre is considered essential, but over here on the Cosmetics side, we have had to alter our way of helping patients. We have been utilizing our time reading and training, improving the clinic, doing […]